Roundup: Swampscott boys lacrosse soars past Lynn

The Swampscott boys lacrosse team took control of the game early in a 14-2 win over Lynn Thursday at Manning Field.The Big Blue (3-1) sprinted to a 7-1 lead at the half. Leading the way for Swampscott was the trio of Devin Conroy (3 goals, 4 assists), Andrew Dove (3 goals) and Jason Dignan (3 goals).?We had a complete team effort in this one, and that resulted in a very well played game,” Swampscott coach Todd Pierce said. “Lynn put up a strong fight, and played hard all the way to the last whistle.”For Lynn (2-3), Corey Wojewodzic and Adam Bryson scored one goal each. Jake Stafford had a strong performance in the midfield, and handling face-offs.Fenwick 13, Ipswich 12At Fenwick, the Crusaders (3-3) were down by three at the end of the first half. The score was tied 12-12 late in the game, and Fenwick?s Kyle Russell scored the game-winner with just over a minute left. Russell (5 goals, 3 assists) and Mark Nalesnik (5 goals) scored 10 goals combined for the Crusaders. Nick Finan had a strong performance in goal for Fenwick (18 saves).Xaverian 11, St. John?s 10At St. John?s, the Eagles (1-2) were tied 10-10 at the end of the fourth quarter, and went into overtime. Xaverian scored in the first 30 seconds of the extra frame. Leading the way for St. John?s was Drew O?Connell (4 goals, 2 assists). Shawn Waldron chipped in two goals and an assist for the Eagles. Nick DiCara made nine saves for St. John?s.Beverly 15, Gloucester 3At Gloucester, the Panthers outscored the Fishermen 11-0 before Gloucester could score its first goal. Nick Albano scored four goals and added four assists to lead the Panthers. Beverly junior Clinton Cabral recorded a hat trick. Hunter Spencer and Rick McFarland added two goals each for the Panthers.BOYS TRACKSaugus 75, Lynnfield 67At Saugus, Alex Kotkowski was a double winner for the Sachems (1-4) in the 400-meter hurdles (64.0) and 110 high hurdles (19.1); Ryan Clarke did likewise with wins in the 200 meters (24.0) and long jump (18-7 1/2).The Sachems also had wins from Evan Covell, mile (5:06); Nick Dessalines, 400 meters (56.8); Andre Ipojuca, 800 meters (2:17.6); Scott Meuse, high jump (5-4); Brian Nelson, discus (99-6 1/2) and Angelo Bellia, triple jump (38-2, state qualifier). Marcus Atkins took third in the 200 (25.0).Mystic Valley 74, Tech 59At Manning Field, Justin Lewis had a banner day for the Tigers (0-2), taking firsts in the 400 hurdles (65.4) and triple jump (34-9) and second in the 100-meter high hurdles (18.9). Renoldo Merthil won at 100 meters (12.5); Dalvin Howard, mile (5:36.3) and Roberto Brown, shot put (34-9). James Martin took second in the 200 (25.5) and Michael Anaya, second in the long jump (17-3).GIRLS TRACKSaugus 81, Lynnfield 33At Saugus, the Sachems (1-4) had wins from Kyle Davey, 2-mile (16:27.3); Diana Reach, Gianna Filaretos and Amanda Prader crossed the line together in the high hurdles (19.5); Ailyn Minaya, 100 (14.0) and triple jump (31 feet); Emily Monaco, 400 (67.8); Krissy Italiano, 800 (2:43.5); Victoria Sparages, 200 (28.6); Filaretos, high jump (4-10); Alyssa Joyal, long jump (14 feet); Mikayla Perella, shot put (31-1 1/2) and discus (68-6) and Evelyn D?Amato, second in the shot put with a state-qualifying throw of 30-6 1/2.Lynnfield (0-3) had firsts from Chase Davidson, 2-mile (11:59); Elias Scangas, 100 meters (11.6); Matt Connelly, shot put (37-11); Matt Kramich, javelin (126 feet); Cam Rondeau, Austin Caswell, Scangas and Kramich, 4 x 100 relay (46.7) and Pierce James, Trevor Cory, Johah Ruecker and Sam Johnson, 4 x 400 meter relay (3:56).Mystic Valley 97, Tech 42At Manning Field, Nurian Garcia won the triple jump (23-3) and took second in the 2-mile (15:01) and in the javelin (70-1). Houssay Bah won the 400-meter hurdles (123.2); Ann Makayla Handley won the discus (54-10). She took second in the shot put. Annmarie Texeira took second in the 400; Desmaray Nicherson, the long jump, and Keishawna Payne, the triple jump. Tech is 0-2.